Southern binocular objects?

[Demonperformer]

I have a friend in Australia who is getting/has just got a pair of 10x50 binoculars to get out under the stars. To help him get started, I am trying to compile a list of worthwhile objects for him to chase down.

So, a request to southern-based members: What objects would you recommend? Are there any good resources (comparable with Turn Left at Orion) for southern observers?

Thanks.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

There's loads there. These are my reports with 15x70 bins:

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/102068-first-two-sessions-from-sydney-australia/

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/102620-another-two-short-sessions-down-under/

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/102623-may-7-and-8-down-under-messier-count-hits-108/

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/102835-may-10-latest-run-down-under/

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/103511-may-13-2011-farewell-session-down-under/

And a few from South Africa

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/85012-11-messier-objects-added-to-the-list-in-one-vacation/

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/84960-got-the-magellanic-clouds/#post1626884

Should be a good start

[ampleamp]

excellent, perfect timing thank you; I have two trips to southern hemisphere coming and am about to try to organise myself

[Joves]

Stephen O'Meara's Southern Gems edition of his Deep Sky Companions series is fantastic.

Also, Stargazing for Beginners: A Binocular Tour of the Southern Night Sky is absolutely brilliant. It's a PDF e-book which can be purchased online.

[baggywrinkle]

LMC, SMC and the Jewel Box cluster were 3 of my favourites when I lived in Perth.

[Demonperformer]

Thanks, guys.